Stava-Murray backs HB5130 altering Illinois administrative rulemaking process

Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-81st) cast a Yes vote on HB5130 during the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026, to update the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act’s rulemaking procedure. The bill cleared the Illinois House with a 116-0 vote, according to the Illinois House.

The official bill summary describes the measure as: "ILAPA-JCAR-UNRESPONSIVENESS."

The following explanation is based on language from the bill text and may include clarifying interpretation.

The legislation updates the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to permit an extension of the second notice period by up to 45 days should the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules issue a statement of unresponsiveness. This statement is triggered if an agency does not provide a substantive response to the committee’s input. Agencies are given seven days following such a statement to reply; failing a substantive response, the rulemaking is considered withdrawn. Additionally, agencies must now attest that internal policies will not impede substantive engagement on committee suggestions during the second notice stage.

The recorded legislative action for HB5130 was listed as 'Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs'.

Stava-Murray holds a BA from Dartmouth College, graduating in 2008.

Elected in 2019, Stava-Murray, a Democratic member, serves the 81st House District, succeeding former representative David S. Olsen.

Illinois legislation proceeds through a multi-step process that starts with bill introduction, moves through committees, floor debate, and votes in both chambers, before arriving at the governor for consideration. The General Assembly operates on a biennial basis; while thousands of proposals are filed, comparatively few ultimately become law.